Last verified 2026-08-09 against the gazetteer Compendium. Airframes move — confirm on museum pages before travel.
On charge
Where to see the de Havilland Comet in the UK
The gazetteer records 2 de Havilland Comet airframes (including cockpit sections and replicas where noted) across 3 UK collections, in 3 regions: London & Around, East of England, Scotland.
| Museum | City | Region | Airframes recorded |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Havilland Aircraft Museum | St Albans | London & Around | — |
| IWM Duxford | Cambridge | East of England | de Havilland Comet G-APDB |
| National Museum Of Flight | North Berwick | Scotland | De Havilland Comet 4C G-BDIX |
Type notes
The de Havilland Comet in brief
| Type | de Havilland Comet (1A/2/4C) |
|---|---|
| First flight | 1949 |
| Era | Early jet age |
| Number built | 114 |
| Top speed | 503 mph |
| UK museums holding one | 3 |
| Airframes recorded in this survey | 2 |
Serials are the gazetteer's survey snapshot of what each collection records on charge — restorations move between workshops and reserve hangars, so check the museum page for opening times and current display status before travelling. Every type across all 118 museums is indexed in the Compendium.